“Growing up as one of nine children, I faced the rough streets of Washington D.C. and the physical challenges of a skinny asthmatic child with a metabolic aversion to most medications.

While attending Howard University in the 1970's, I began exercising and developed a unique weight training and cardio-conditioning program. I not only graduated with a political science degree, but also a greater knowledge of fitness and a transformed, stronger and healthier body.”

Friends and colleagues noticed his changed physique and soon, he was sharing his philosophy and techniques. ”Steve pursued professional body-building which blossomed into commercial, television, radio and magazine features.

The general interest and requests flourished, launching his training program now known as The Hayes Way™.